Staff Scientist Horizon Europe - IHEN project ( GAP-101137317 )

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading organization in global health is seeking a Staff Scientist to contribute to the International Human Exposome Network. This role involves establishing international collaborations and overseeing technical progress in research projects focused on public health. Candidates should possess a PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health and have a strong background in exposome research. The position offers an opportunity to make significant contributions to global health research.

Formación

• Experience in exposome research, environmental epidemiology, and longitudinal studies.
• Experience in large, complex exposome research projects.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Identify stakeholders and build an international network of exposome researchers.
• Monitor technical progress of the project.
• Participate in project meetings and report writing.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to plan and coordinate

Team player

Proactive

Educación

PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health or related disciplines

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company ISGLOBAL Department HR DEPARTMENT Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 27 Jun 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number 101137317 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is looking for a motivated Staff Scientist to work on the IHEN (International Human Exposome Network) project. IHEN project has received funding from Horizon Europe (grant agreement 101137317) and it is focused on building the international network, tools, and roadmap needed to achieve our overall goal to improve global research and cooperation on the exposome. The Staff Scientist will closely work with the Principal Investigator to oversee the technical progress of the project.

FIELDS RESEARCH

Epidemiology, Child health, Exposome

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify stakeholders and build an international network of exposome researchers
• Initiate and maintain communications with partner institutions and stakeholders in all world regions to plan and implement network activities
• Facilitate collaboration between different Work Packages and areas in the project
• Monitor technical progress of the project
• Participate in project meetings
• Participate in report and paper writing
• Participate in project dissemination and communication activities

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Leadership skills to provide guidance to numerous partners.
• Ability to plan and coordinate scientific activities with flexibility to adjust
• Team player, yet capable of working autonomously, rational thinker.
• Eager to learn and proactive.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health or related disciplines.
• Experience in exposome research, environmental epidemiology and longitudinal studies.
• Experience in large, complex exposome research projects.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 1st July 2025 until 30th November 2026
• Starting date: 1 July 2025
• Contract: (part or full time) full time: 100%
• Salary Range: Staff scientist A

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 10th of June 2025.

The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.

Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.